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Podcast Episode 253: Networking in Quarantine (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re combining two hot topics — networking and the coronavirus — and discussing with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones how to stay on the radar of potential employers over the next several months, until Winter OCI begins.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Factors that are currently affecting networking opportunities
  • Looking for relevant information to send to people you want to network with
  • Organizing a virtual speaker event
  • The possibility of finding a mentor
  • The appropriate amount of follow-up before it turns into nagging

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Podcast Episode 252: Navigating the Law School Landscape in Light of COVID-19 (w/Anna Ivey)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking with admissions consultant Anna Ivey about what could change for incoming 1Ls this year because of COVID-19 concerns, and how the pandemic might impact the future of law school admissions.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Anna’s background and work in admissions consulting
  • How likely is it that law school classes will be in-person this fall?
  • Does the Socratic method lend itself well to being taught online?
  • The social and networking aspects of virtual studying
  • How people who end up on waitlists could be impacted this year
  • How to think about choosing which schools to apply to
  • Do you have to visit law schools before applying or accepting?
  • The future of the legal job market

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Podcast Episode 251: Best Practices for Virtual Summer Jobs (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about working from home in a summer legal job, which is a common scenario given the current pandemic.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Creating a functional work space at home
  • The importance of learning the technology required for your job
  • Setting expectations for availability and responsiveness
  • Asking clarifying questions and getting feedback
  • Tools for communicating in a virtual office environment
  • What kinds of online or in-person events might still be happening?
  • How to build relationships with other summer interns
  • Managing your work/life balance

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Podcast Episode 250: A Recap of Our Favorite Career-Related Episodes

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, for our 250th episode milestone, we have special guest Sadie Jones helping us review our favorite career-related podcasts.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other application materials
  • Handling the on-campus interviewing process
  • Simplifying the 1L summer job hunt
  • Preparing for showing up to interviews with confidence
  • Where to find networking opportunities as a law student
  • Figuring out the best way to present your story
  • Miscellaneous job-related episodes on topics of interest to our listeners

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Podcast Episode 249: Changes to the LSAT Due to COVID-19 (with Steve Schwartz)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with guest Steve Schwartz — founder of the LSAT Blog — about changes happening to the LSAT because of COVID-19.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The new online LSAT-Flex
  • Has the format of the test changed?
  • What technology you’ll need if taking the LSAT at home
  • How testers are attempting to curb cheating on the LSAT-Flex
  • How to choose between the remote and the in-person test
  • What if you need extended time or other accommodations?
  • “Study with me” and other techniques to help you practice for taking the LSAT at home

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Podcast Episode 248: Listen and Learn — Introduction to Homicide

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is another episode in our “Listen and Learn” series, where we review legal concepts and apply them to fact patterns. Today, we’re talking about homicide.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The two broad categories of homicide
  • The four elements of malice aforethought
  • What is “statutory interpretation”?
  • Analyzing two criminal law questions, from the February 2007 and February 2008 California bar exams
  • Classifying a homicide as first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or manslaughter
  • Why you need to consider every fact in the question
  • How “because” is one of the most important words you can use on most law school essay exams

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